Long days, warm weather, people on vacation… the summer is the perfect time to kick back and enjoy a drink with friends. Whether its at the beach or lake or around a campfire, make sure that you’re prepared before cracking open a cold one to cool off from the summer heat! Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Hydrate – Alcohol combined with the sun is the perfect recipe for dehydration. Make sure that your summer day doesn’t turn into a day at the hospital and have some water between drinks!

Pace Yourself – There’s nothing better than having a Bloody Mary with breakfast, but if you’re going to start drinking early you need to pace yourself. Don’t forget to know your limits and take a break to grab some food!

Stay in the Shade – Drinking lowers your tolerance for pain, making it possible for the sun to do some real damage if you’re not paying attention. While you should always wear sunscreen outside, drinking in the shade is a perfect combination for avoiding dehydration and staying cool!

Boats are like Cars – With so much space out on the water, it’s easy to forget that drunk driving applies to water vehicles as much as it does land ones. From drowning to crashing into other boats, there are lots of ways that people can get hurt out on the water. Make sure that you’re boating safe!

Be Aware – Whether you’re out on the water or camping in the woods, summer time means more people than ever are outside enjoying the sun. When you’re out drinking make sure that you stay aware of your surroundings. Be mindful of those around you and don’t ruin someone else’s day with neglectful behavior.

Designated Driver – Just like any other time of the year, don’t drink and drive. Keep in mind that lots of families are on vacation and out on road trips, making it more important than ever to not put them in danger. If you’re going to spend the day drinking, make sure to have a designated driver or call an Uber or Lyft!

Celebrate the summer and enjoy the sun, just be sure to stay safe so you can have fun for years to come!

The Thirst Responder Team would like to say a big 'Thank You' to everyone who came by for refreshments at the Banquet and Events Trade Show in Seattle!

And a special congratulations to Dustin H. the winner of our contest! He won the exclusive Thirst Responder hat and t-shirt. Dustin H. is the Communication and Events Director for Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, and highly recommends calling the Thirst Responder for all your beverage related emergencies!

Keep an eye out for the MBU (Mobile Beverage Unit) around town for your chance to win awesome gear too!

Thirst Responder is extremely easy to work and communicate with. At the event, the staff are always smiling, friendly, and very diligent. Thirst Responder is an excellent value product that is fun and very unique and I highly recommend them for your outdoor events! - Roula B.

Disclaimer: Roula B. not pictured above, just another satisfied guest!

​On the evening of Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 the Thirst Responders were dispatched to Tacoma’s Tin Can Alley. As 300+ guest queued up to see Michaelbdaniel, Groove Colony, and headliner Frankmusik, the Thirst Responders were on hand to make sure that every guest was properly hydrated with their beverage of choice. The Thirst Responder’s Mobile Bar Unit is the fastest way to turn any party up to eleven!

Our trained staff rocked the bar as much as Frankmusik rocked the stage, and helped turn this event into one to remember. The Thirst Responders are always standing by and ready to get your party started!

A seemingly ordinary charity auction in Lakewood, WA was given an extra boost of excitement two days before Halloween with the arrival of the Thirst Responder. Robi's Annual Holiday Charity Auction, on October 28th, became the talk of Pierce County when a red and white ambulance pulled up to the event and began passing out beer and wine to surprised guests. Although appearing similar to real emergency vehicles, the Thirst Responder is actually Pierce County’s premier mobile bar. Guests were quick to get their drinks and even quicker to snap pictures with this imaginative oddity. Flashing lights and creative cocktails kept drawing guests back for more and turned the event into an instant success. Thanks in part to the Thirst Responder, the evening helped raise over $1,100 for Care Net Pregnancy & Family Services in Pierce County.

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Thirsty? Who you gonna call?Co-owner Linda Dagley has noticed people stopping in the parking lot at Jonz Catering along South Tacoma Way. The people — especially firefighters — take photographs.They’re there because of a repurposed 2005 Ford rescue rig that has been rechristened as the “Thirst Responder.”It’s a “mobile beverage unit,” and when the refurbishment is complete, the vehicle will combine exterior beer taps and refrigeration enough to keep the ice, the wine and mixers cool.What does Jonz Catering hope to do with the Thirst Responder?“What we’re going to do is make more money,” said Angie Mingus, the company’s director of catering.“A year ago, the Liquor Control Board decided to let caterers have a license to sell alcohol,” said David Dagley. “We were the first to get a license. We wanted to jazz up not only our appearance, but also to have something new, something fun. I hope people smile.”The Dagleys bought the vehicle — formerly with the Huntington Beach (California) Fire Department — from Braun Northwest, a Chehalis firm specializing in ambulances and such.They paid a fee to an online design operation, and a designer was hired to apply the Thirst Responder concept. David Dagley said Jonz would offer the unit to clients hosting corporate events, weddings, festivals and other gatherings.He anticipates only minor confusions.“We don’t want people to mistake this for an actual emergency vehicle,” he said.

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